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3D Angiographic Atlas of Neurovascular Anatomy and Pathology

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Initially, this book appears to be confused about who exactly its readers are. It would have been safe for the authors to surmise that, anyone interested in it would have at least a high school and most probably college level education, if not more. Therefore, the explanation of 'catheter' (long hollow tube), 'percutaneously' and 'femoral artery' (groin) were a bit irritating. It is unnecessary to write an atlas in the same fashion as explaining a procedure to a lay person. The first 3 chapters are superfluous. There are many anatomy books and atlases which cover the subject far better. The text and figures in these chapters are not the reason I would recommend this book to anyone. This space would have been better used by providing simple practical tips pertaining to 3-D angiography. In fact, these would have been much appreciated by the readers who most likely are interested in, or are practicing angiography and interventions.

The atlas becomes fun to go through from chapter 4 onwards. The thoughtful provision of 2D and 3D angiography in similar projections does enhance knowledge of neurovascular anatomy. Conveniently, the key used with the images remains consistent throughout the book. However, some proof reading prior to publication would have been in order, since occasionally the key text for a number is missing. However, this is only a minor flaw and does not really detract from the atlas. The presentation of information predominantly pictorially, proved very useful in rapidly acquiring/refreshing knowledge of neurovascular anatomy.

Unfortunately, the last chapter (circle of Willis) also seemed to fail the purpose of an atlas. It was all text, without any accompanying images. It would have been been better to have had images depicting the common variations, rather than providing two and a half pages of text and stating that images of components of circle of Willis could be found throughout the book. On the positive side, a few practical tips e.g., for visualization of basal perforators and evaluation of fistulous connections, are provided in this chapter.

Considering there are not many atlases specifically dealing with 3D neuroangiography, this one is a useful addition and worth acquiring.

You must notice that is not a 3D pictures book. It is what is displayed in the cover.
I wanted a 3D images book (with 3D glasses, etc), so I was a little disappointed and surprised at the same time.
We were traditionally trained to see angiographic images( 2D images), but not 3D perspective.
It is a new point of view for neurosurgeons like me who were trained in the carotid puncture angiographic era.
I understand now, that I must read it, because angiographic studies come in this format now, and we have to get used to it.